Smith Center to require COVID vaccine or tests for events
The Smith Center President Myron Martin said proof of vaccinations or negative COVID tests will be required of anyone entering the center’s two venues. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/smith-center-to-require-covid-vaccine-or-tests-for-events-2418916/
AEG vax directive impacts Las Vegas concerts, events
Concert giant AEG Presents’ directive that ticketholders get vaxed or stay away by Oct. 1 has an impact across the Las Vegas events scene. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/aeg-vax-directive-impacts-las-vegas-concerts-events-2418688/
Shaq says an NBA team should move to his Vegas neighborhood
As his charity sets up “The Event” in October, Shaquille O’Neal says Las Vegas can handle an NBA franchise. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/shaq-says-an-nba-team-should-move-to-his-vegas-neighborhood-2418229/
The Killers drop new album about Utah town where singer lived
Brandon Flowers’ childhood in Nephi, Utah, inspired the group’s seventh record. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/the-killers-drop-new-album-about-utah-town-where-singer-lived-2418219/
Vaccine or negative COVID test required for Life is Beautiful
The festival is scheduled for Sept. 17 to 19 in downtown Las Vegas. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/vaccine-or-negative-covid-test-required-for-life-is-beautiful-2417881/
Vegas vet David Perrico set as Raiders band leader
David Perrico and Pop Strings were invited to test out Allegiant Stadium in June, and returned last weekend to evolve its performance. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/vegas-vet-david-perrico-set-as-raiders-band-leader-2417842/
Shaq enlists music stars for ‘The Event’ at MGM Grand
Shaquille O’Neal calls his event, simply, ‘The Event.” Justin Bieber, Imagine Dragons and Snoop Dogg will be in the mix. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/shaq-enlists-music-stars-for-the-event-at-mgm-grand-2417106/
Rumors of Adele’s Strip residency aren’t going away
It matters not that none of the major Vegas residency promoters are commenting about Adele. Reports continue that she’s planning a Strip run. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/rumors-of-adeles-strip-residency-arent-going-away-2416590/
Zak Bagans bringing in bronze bust to bolster James Dean exhibit
Zak Bagans recently visited James Dean’s death site and is planning to display a sculpture of him in Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/zak-bagans-bringing-in-bronze-bust-to-bolster-james-dean-exhibit-2416179/
Dennis Thomas, Kool & the Gang co-founder, dies at 70
Known for his hip clothes and hats, he was also the group’s wardrobe stylist. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/dennis-thomas-kool-the-gang-co-founder-dies-at-70-2415489/